Genius
"Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe."
Originally released in 2016. Genius is a history/drama film. directed by Michael Grandage.
Starring Colin Firth, Jude Law, and Nicole Kidman
Synopsis
New York in the 1920s. Max Perkins, a literary editor is the first to sign such subsequent literary greats as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a sprawling, chaotic 1,000-page manuscript by an unknown writer falls into his hands, Perkins is convinced he has discovered a literary genius.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (713 votes)
Box Office
$5.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Colin Firth
as Max Perkins
Jude Law
as Thomas Wolfe
Nicole Kidman
as Aline Bernstein
Laura Linney
as Louise Saunders
Guy Pearce
as F. Scott Fitzgerald
Dominic West
as Ernest Hemingway
Vanessa Kirby
as Zelda Fitzgerald
Demetri Goritsas
as John Wheelock
Harry Attwell
as Assistant Editor
Angela Ashton
as Bertha Perkins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,681,622
Production Companies
- Pinewood Pictures
- Desert Wolf Productions
- Michael Grandage Company
- Riverstone Pictures
- Summit Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genius about?
New York in the 1920s. Max Perkins, a literary editor is the first to sign such subsequent literary greats as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a sprawling, chaotic 1,000-page manuscri...
Who directed Genius?
Genius was directed by Michael Grandage.
How long is Genius?
Genius has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Genius released?
Genius was released on June 10, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Genius?
The main cast of Genius includes Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce.
Is Genius worth watching?
Genius has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 713 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.